Sports Medicine Clinic

A Sports Medicine Clinic is now being offered for students in the Student Health Service each Tuesday afternoon from 1:30 pm to 4:00 pm. Physicians from the Sports Medicine Unit at the Wake Forest University School of Medicine will be evaluating students with sports related injuries and illnesses such as bone, joint, or muscle injuries or pain including:

Joint sprains

Muscle strains

Possible fractures

Joint or muscle pain (acute or chronic)

Orthopedic surgery follow-up

Rehabilitation following surgery or injury

Other injuries

Medical problems related to exercise or athletics including:

Head and neck injuries and concussions

Asthma

Anemia

Menstrual irregularities

Sports nutrition problems

Hypertension

Diabetes

Hypoglycemia

Cardiac problems including tachycardia, palpitations, and chest pain

Exercise prescription

There will be a charge for these visits billed through Wake Forest University Physicians at the Wake Forest University School of Medicine. These charges may be partially covered by insurance. There may be additional charges for supplies, medications, physical therapy, or X-rays.

Students wishing to be seen in this clinic should schedule an appointment by calling 336.758.5218 and requesting an evaluation in the Sports Medicine Clinic. If you have questions concerning this clinic, any of the staff at the Student Health Service will be happy to assist you.